Physician Nutrition Advice and Referrals to Registered Dietitians.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

This study aims to examine the frequency and content of healthcare providers' nutrition recommendations and referrals Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDN).

Methods

Physicians, physician assistants, nurses, and other providers (> 18 years of age) currently practicing primarily in the United States received an email survey that assessed dietary recommendations for diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia, overweight/obesity, and general wellbeing, frequency and comfort level of providing nutrition advice, and RDN referrals. Chi-square and Student's t-tests were used for analysis.

Results

154 physicians (61%), registered nurses/nurse practitioners/physician assistants (19.5%), and other providers (19.5%) were included. Those with nutrition education gave nutritio

SUBMITTER: Pojednic R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10948933 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature